Industry prompt
Law Firm Plain-language Client Explainer
Turn a legal process into a plain-language client guide with steps, timelines, costs and questions to ask, clearly marked as general information.
The prompt
Act as a legal content writer working with a solicitor who will review everything. Write a client explainer on {{process}} for {{practice_area}} in {{jurisdiction}}. Tone: {{firm_tone}}.
Structure:
1. In one paragraph: what this process is and how long it usually takes (give a range and say it varies).
2. Step-by-step timeline: each step with what happens, who does it (client, firm, other side, third parties), typical duration, and what the client needs to provide.
3. Costs: types of fees and disbursements to expect, without quoting amounts unless marked [firm to confirm].
4. Common delays and how the client can avoid them.
5. Jargon buster: 8–10 terms defined in one sentence each.
6. Questions clients should ask their lawyer.
7. Disclaimer: this is general information, not legal advice, and law changes; contact the firm for advice on your situation.
Rules: do not cite specific statutes, case law or fees unless you are certain and mark each with [verify]; prefer "usually" and "often" over absolute statements; reading level about grade 8. Variables
| Variable | What to put | Example |
|---|---|---|
{{practice_area}} | Area of law | Residential conveyancing |
{{jurisdiction}} | Country or state | England and Wales |
{{process}} | The process to explain | Buying a home from offer accepted to completion |
{{firm_tone}} | Tone of the firm | Reassuring, precise, no jargon |
Tips
- A qualified lawyer must check every [verify] item before publication; AI models can state outdated law confidently.
- Turn the timeline into a one-page PDF; clients refer back to it more than to emails.
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